Horrifying!
The greatest crisis Chen Yu thought he would face upon entering the cave was not from the Commander's Tiger Seal, but from a scholar of the Academy.
What words were these?
Bei Luoluo was instructed to follow him.
Wasn't this a death wish?
The words he had spoken earlier were enough to show how helpless he was. Having such a genius follow him, Chen Yu did not have the Academy's robust physique to withstand him. He feared that within a week of Bei Luoluo's arrival, Chen Yu would die prematurely.
What a malicious scheme!
It was likely that Bei Luoluo's teacher had long since pledged allegiance to the Tartaru Royal Family, thus hatching such a venomous plot against him.
And yet—
Chen Yu couldn't refuse outright.
Chen Yu had to question the overall character of the Academy.
As for Bei Luoluo, he was certain,
If he refused Bei Luoluo's face here, within three hours, Bei Luoluo would undoubtedly know all his intelligence across the entire cave.
Even the Commander's Tiger Seal had not weighed so heavily on Chen Yu's heart.
The little devil nibbling on cheese also pursed its lips, its gaze towards Chen Yu filled with pity.
"Cough…"
Unable to hold back, Chen Yu coughed, his tone filled with hope.
"You, wish to follow me?"
Chen Yu truly fantasized that he was mistaken.
Impossible!
How could someone with such lofty eyes be willing to submit to another?
Alas—
Bei Luoluo's answer instantly shattered Chen Yu's dream.
"Yes."
Disaster struck.
Why was this kid really going to follow him?
Chen Yu couldn't help but press his forehead, unable to recover for a long time. The impact was too profound for him.
He could already imagine the situation when Bei Luoluo followed him.
Offending people everywhere, yet smugly believing himself to be the greatest under heaven.
Wasn't this more terrifying than Ma Su?
Chen Yu occasionally listened to the admonitions and advice of Ma Su's mentor, Zhuge Wuhou. Although Ma Su was arrogant and viewed all beings as ants, and only his teacher could command his respect, at least he possessed a mind.
The only mistake he made was enduring for over ten years, and then his imperial uncle perished at Baidi City, leaving no one to suppress him.
After commanding troops, he inexplicably became somewhat conceited,
Treating theoretical strategies as if he were Han Xin reborn.
The result? Defeated!
This outcome was indeed tragic for the Shu Han dynasty, losing the crucial pass of Jieting.
But—
Even taking a step back, he generally did not commit any major errors.
And looking at Scholar Bei Luoluo before him,
His situation was no different from Ma Su's. He viewed all beings as fools, and only his teacher commanded his worship and respect. However, the biggest difference was that he generally lacked any sense, constantly immersed in his own inner world.
It was outrageous!
With such a mouth that offended people, coming to him, and most importantly, Chen Yu felt that Bei Luoluo might not even listen to his words.
Chen Yu felt his death was imminent.
This must not happen!
Chen Yu had made a solemn vow in his heart, his brain operating at high speed.
"Scholar Bei Luoluo, I wasn't quite clear just now, your teacher… instructed you to follow me." Chen Yu pretended to be surprised, pointing to himself, then burst into laughter, waving his hands repeatedly, "You must be joking. My humble abode is hardly worthy of your personal attention. You are an outstanding student of the Academy, with a much broader future ahead of you. With your knowledge, you could easily secure a core position in any of the cave nations. Why come to me?"
Hearing Chen Yu's modesty, Bei Luoluo felt empathy.
"Alas."
"Mr. Chen Yu is absolutely right."
"To be honest, I'm not entirely clear about my teacher's intentions, but she truly said so."
"I've dared to speculate about my teacher's thoughts."
"Perhaps, my teacher wishes to help you."
"???"
What words were these! What was he saying!
Help?!
Even if the Academy sent anyone else, Chen Yu might believe this statement, but he absolutely did not believe it if Bei Luoluo was the one sent.
What could he possibly help with here?
Would he be a hindrance?
Chen Yu now suspected whether Bei Luoluo and his teacher were truly like the combination of Ma Su and Zhuge Wuhou. Although Zhuge Wuhou was incredibly intelligent, his ability to recognize and discern people was far inferior to that of Emperor Zhaolie of Han.
It was understandable; no one is perfect.
But while Chen Yu could understand, his situation could not.
"I did not expect that Scholar Bei Luoluo's teacher would wish to assist me." Chen Yu smiled apologetically, "This truly makes me feel somewhat flattered. However, given my current situation, if the Academy were to provide me with intelligence, it might…"
"Mr. Chen Yu is thinking too simply."
Bei Luoluo shook his head with a smile and said, "Although the Academy does not possess strong combat capabilities, it holds significant deterrence over the various nations. If I stand by your side, many of your affairs will proceed smoothly, and even some troubles will be resolved with ease, or rather, they won't appear at all. The Tartaru Kingdom is currently in turmoil, and the royal family is planning to move against you in secret. However, if I accompany you, their plans will inevitably change."
Indeed!
Perhaps the initial intention was to kidnap, but with Bei Luoluo accompanying, it would directly lead to assassination.
"But Scholar Bei Luoluo just said that the Academy has always maintained absolute neutrality. I believe the Academy is aware of my current situation. If you were to help me now, wouldn't that be equivalent to taking my side? Perhaps such an action would not be conducive to the Academy's long-term development. This matter still requires careful consideration." Chen Yu said, softly and implicitly pushing back.
"Mr. Chen Yu need not worry about this."
However, Bei Luoluo waved his hands with great frankness.
"Since my teacher instructed me to do so, she must have made full calculations. Anything you can think of, my teacher has certainly thought of it. I understand your intentions, Mr. Chen Yu, but the Academy acts according to its own principles."
Tsk!
Bad, his words were final.
It was a bit difficult to handle.
It seemed now that he was considering the Academy's interests. If he continued to refuse, Bei Luoluo would surely become suspicious, and his attitude would reverse.
At this critical juncture, Chen Yu did not want to cause any detours.
At least, he had to wait until everyone from the Elderton family had left.
Why hadn't the Elderton family arrived yet?
Chen Yu was anxious and glanced towards the door twice.
"Mr. Chen Yu, do you have any other concerns?"
Seeing that Chen Yu remained silent for a long time, Bei Luoluo indeed began to lose patience.
The Academy's assistance, and yet he was so reluctant.
Bei Luoluo was very displeased.
If any other faction heard such words, they would have already been overjoyed and readily agreed. Who in the entire cave did not know the importance of the Academy?
Hesitation?!
"No, no, no. How could I have concerns? It is my honor to receive the support of the Academy." Chen Yu nodded with a smile, "I am only afraid of burdening the Academy, which is why I have hesitated for so long to make a decision."
"Then do you need me to give you some time?"
Bei Luoluo's expression was displeased. Chen Yu wanted to agree immediately, but judging by Bei Luoluo's attitude…
Bang bang bang!
"Sir, our young master asked us to tell you that the Elderton family has arrived. Would you like to see them now, or should we have the young master handle them first, and then keep the Elderton family's envoy waiting?"
A voice came from outside the door. These words were as pleasing to Chen Yu as celestial music at this moment.
With almost no hesitation, Chen Yu stood up.
"Make the Elderton family wait for me. I will be there shortly." Chen Yu shouted, then smiled and nodded apologetically at Bei Luoluo, "Scholar Bei Luoluo, you see… shall we go together?"